Why an iPad? The advantages....

Less space and weight
Power - don't have to be near an outlet
Waiting - there is NO waiting for programs to start
Built in accessibility features
Built in resources such as camera, dictionary, etc.
New resources (Apps) added daily (This could be a disadvantage as well)

Instructional Considerations:

The following is a GREAT Teacher Resource: The iPad AS.... Use the following link to "Emphasise FUNCTIONS, not TOOLS"

Use this icon for creating account

Use this icon for downloading app

Newest web browser

AGENDA and RESOURCES

Overview of iPad 2

...........Individualize your iPod Touch - http://support.apple.com/manuals/#iTouch%20User%20Guide
...........iPad / Hardware Controls - Complete user Guide: http://support.apple.com/manuals/#iPad%20User%20Guide
...........Software Controls - Power on/off is your personal Tech Support
...........Settings
...........Multitouch Gestures
...........Keyboard Shortcuts
...........Getting Online
...........iTunes Accounts - REMEMBER to switch back to your school account for all school related purchases.

How to create an iTunes Account (Simple and Recommended): http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2731
How to create an iTunes Account without a Credit Card (A Bit More Complicated): http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534

iTunes U
iTunes App Store - How to purchase or install Apps - Discussion about personal iTunes accounts.
Apps Accounts - This is conceived as a pain up front, but once accounts are created, Apps become fluid and intuitive.
Boyertown MDM discussion.

Welcome Activity

...........iBooks Textbook Video
...........Facetime Demo (or Skype Demo)
....... ...Dropbox - Setup an account at dropbox.com

NEW: iBooks Textbooks and iBook's Author (Tthe iTunes U App and web-based Course Manager!)
...........Apple's Official iPad in Education Site: https://www.apple.com/education/ipad/
...........iPad as 1:1 Device
Discussion: What does this device mean for education? (Do a Google search and click the following link to share your answer: http://goo.gl/r4hCL

Activity 1: Create an Activity or Lesson

...........Socrative -- Setup account
...........NearPod - Setup account -- (FKNJC)
...........NearPod Simulation - (FCDOM)

Showme Tutorial - Getting Started (Video)

...........Download the Showme App
...........Create a lesson or activity and record your work!

Interview three colleagues: How might you use an iPad in your roll as an educator? Create a list or diagram demonstrating what you learned from your colleagues about how to use the iPad.
Render finished product - email or post link for others to view.

........... BONUS: Tweet your finished activity.

...........Optional: Check out Whiteboard, Skitch, or Apple's PaperPort Notes for 4.99**

Activity 2: eBooks

The End of Books? (Blog Post)
APPS for this Activity:
FREE BOOKS
iBooks
Inkling
HMH Fuse
Course Smart
iTunes U

..........Create an account at Amazon.com or login.
..........Download the Kindle App for iPad.
..........Register your kindle (from inside the app).
..........Open iBooks App - Top Right - Click on Store
..........Check out the following components: "Feature" - "NYTimes" - "Top Charts" - " Categories" - Browse" -- In the "Browse" - click on Free and download a FREE TEXTBOOK -- Scroll down or jump to the "P" area and click on Beatrix Potter - Click on "FREE" next to "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" ----

Activity 3: Word Processing

Cloudon
PaperPort Notes
Notes - The one from Apple is awesome - but the link is for the top 10 other Notes apps
Google
Onlive Desktop
uPad lite -- Consider the uPad full version ($4.99) very worth it!
Editing Google Docs on The Go (Blog Post & Video)
32 Apps for improving your writing.

Writing Activity:
Open Cloudon and create a word document. Configure with Dropbox to save documents. Check out all the settings and formatting tools.
Open Google and create a new doc. Check out these settings and formatting tools. If you don't have a Google account - use this demo document.
Open PaperPort NotesI and create an audio paper - edit and save.
Compare and contrast the differences and consider when and where each would be appropriate to use in your classroom.

Reflection Activity